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Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality

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Chapter SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1101Definitions
§ 1102Diplomatic and semidiplomatic immunities
§ 1103Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General
§ 1104Powers and duties of Secretary of State
§ 1105Liaison with internal security officers; data exchange
§ 1105aEmployment authorization for battered spouses of certain nonimmigrants
§ 1107Additional report
Chapter SUBCHAPTER II—IMMIGRATION
§ 1151Worldwide level of immigration
§ 1152Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
§ 1153Allocation of immigrant visas
§ 1153aTransparency
§ 1154Procedure for granting immigrant status
§ 1155Revocation of approval of petitions; effective date
§ 1156Unused immigrant visas
§ 1157Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees
§ 1158Asylum
§ 1159Adjustment of status of refugees
§ 1160Special agricultural workers
§ 1181Admission of immigrants into the United States
§ 1182Inadmissible aliens
§ 1182dDenial of visas to confiscators of American property
§ 1182eDenial of entry into United States of foreign nationals engaged in establishment or enforcement of forced abortion or sterilization policy
§ 1182fDenial of entry into United States of Chinese and other nationals engaged in coerced organ or bodily tissue transplantation
§ 1183Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure
§ 1183aRequirements for sponsor's affidavit of support
§ 1184Admission of nonimmigrants
§ 1184aPhilippine Traders as nonimmigrants
§ 1185Travel control of citizens and aliens
§ 1186aConditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters
§ 1186bConditional permanent resident status for certain alien entrepreneurs, spouses, and children
§ 1187Visa waiver program for certain visitors
§ 1187aProvision of assistance to non-program countries
§ 1188Admission of temporary H–2A workers
§ 1189Designation of foreign terrorist organizations
§ 1201Issuance of visas
§ 1202Application for visas
§ 1203Reentry permit
§ 1204Immediate relative and special immigrant visas
§ 1221Lists of alien and citizen passengers arriving and departing
§ 1222Detention of aliens for physical and mental examination
§ 1223Entry through or from foreign territory and adjacent islands
§ 1224Designation of ports of entry for aliens arriving by aircraft
§ 1225Inspection by immigration officers; expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens; referral for hearing
§ 1225aPreinspection at foreign airports
§ 1226Apprehension and detention of aliens
§ 1226aMandatory detention of suspected terrorists; habeas corpus; judicial review
§ 1227Deportable aliens
§ 1228Expedited removal of aliens convicted of committing aggravated felonies
§ 1229Initiation of removal proceedings
§ 1229aRemoval proceedings
§ 1229bCancellation of removal; adjustment of status
§ 1229cVoluntary departure
§ 1230Records of admission
§ 1231Detention and removal of aliens ordered removed
§ 1232Enhancing efforts to combat the trafficking of children
§ 1252Judicial review of orders of removal
§ 1252cAuthorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens
§ 1253Penalties related to removal
§ 1254aTemporary protected status
§ 1254bCollection of fees under temporary protected status program
§ 1255Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence
§ 1255aAdjustment of status of certain entrants before January 1, 1982, to that of person admitted for lawful residence
§ 1255bAdjustment of status of certain nonimmigrants to that of persons admitted for permanent residence
§ 1256Rescission of adjustment of status; effect upon naturalized citizen
§ 1257Adjustment of status of certain resident aliens to nonimmigrant status; exceptions
§ 1258Change of nonimmigrant classification
§ 1259Record of admission for permanent residence in the case of certain aliens who entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972
§ 1260Removal of aliens falling into distress
§ 1281Alien crewmen
§ 1282Conditional permits to land temporarily
§ 1283Hospital treatment of alien crewmen afflicted with certain diseases
§ 1284Control of alien crewmen
§ 1285Employment on passenger vessels of aliens afflicted with certain disabilities
§ 1286Discharge of alien crewmen; penalties
§ 1287Alien crewmen brought into the United States with intent to evade immigration laws; penalties
§ 1288Limitations on performance of longshore work by alien crewmen
§ 1301Alien seeking entry; contents
§ 1302Registration of aliens
§ 1303Registration of special groups
§ 1304Forms for registration and fingerprinting
§ 1305Notices of change of address
§ 1306Penalties
§ 1321Prevention of unauthorized landing of aliens
§ 1322Bringing in aliens subject to denial of admission on a health-related ground; persons liable; clearance papers; exceptions; "person" defined
§ 1323Unlawful bringing of aliens into United States
§ 1324Bringing in and harboring certain aliens
§ 1324aUnlawful employment of aliens
§ 1324bUnfair immigration-related employment practices
§ 1324cPenalties for document fraud
§ 1324dCivil penalties for failure to depart
§ 1325Improper entry by alien
§ 1326Reentry of removed aliens
§ 1327Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter
§ 1328Importation of alien for immoral purpose
§ 1329Jurisdiction of district courts
§ 1330Collection of penalties and expenses
§ 1351Nonimmigrant visa fees
§ 1352Printing of reentry permits and blank forms of manifest and crew lists; sale to public
§ 1353Travel expenses and expense of transporting remains of officers and employees dying outside of United States
§ 1353aOfficers and employees; overtime services; extra compensation; length of working day
§ 1353bExtra compensation; payment
§ 1353cImmigration officials; service in foreign contiguous territory
§ 1353dDisposition of money received as extra compensation
§ 1354Applicability to members of the Armed Forces
§ 1355Disposal of privileges at immigrant stations; rentals; retail sale; disposition of receipts
§ 1356Disposition of moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter
§ 1357Powers of immigration officers and employees
§ 1358Local jurisdiction over immigrant stations
§ 1359Application to American Indians born in Canada
§ 1360Establishment of central file; information from other departments and agencies
§ 1361Burden of proof upon alien
§ 1362Right to counsel
§ 1363Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds
§ 1363aUndercover investigation authority
§ 1364Triennial comprehensive report on immigration
§ 1365Reimbursement of States for costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals
§ 1365aIntegrated entry and exit data system
§ 1365bBiometric entry and exit data system
§ 1366Annual report on criminal aliens
§ 1367Penalties for disclosure of information
§ 1368Increase in INS detention facilities; report on detention space
§ 1369Treatment of expenses subject to emergency medical services exception
§ 1370Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services
§ 1371Reports
§ 1372Program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants
§ 1373Communication between government agencies and the Immigration and Naturalization Service
§ 1374Information regarding female genital mutilation
§ 1375aDomestic violence information and resources for immigrants and regulation of international marriage brokers
§ 1375bProtections for domestic workers and other nonimmigrants
§ 1375cProtections, remedies, and limitations on issuance for A–3 and G–5 visas
§ 1376Data on nonimmigrant overstay rates
§ 1377Collection of data on detained asylum seekers
§ 1377aReport on aliens determined to have credible or reasonable fear of persecution or torture
§ 1378Collection of data on other detained aliens
§ 1378aReport on aliens detained
§ 1379Technology standard to confirm identity
§ 1380Maintenance of statistics by the Department of Homeland Security
§ 1381Secretary of Labor report
§ 1382Acceptance and administration of gifts for immigration integration grants program
Chapter SUBCHAPTER III—NATIONALITY AND NATURALIZATION
§ 1401Nationals and citizens of United States at birth
§ 1401aBirth abroad before 1952 to service parent
§ 1402Persons born in Puerto Rico on or after April 11, 1899
§ 1403Persons born in the Canal Zone or Republic of Panama on or after February 26, 1904
§ 1404Persons born in Alaska on or after March 30, 1867
§ 1405Persons born in Hawaii
§ 1406Persons living in and born in the Virgin Islands
§ 1407Persons living in and born in Guam
§ 1408Nationals but not citizens of the United States at birth
§ 1409Children born out of wedlock
§ 1421Naturalization authority
§ 1422Eligibility for naturalization
§ 1423Requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles and form of government of the United States
§ 1424Prohibition upon the naturalization of persons opposed to government or law, or who favor totalitarian forms of government
§ 1425Ineligibility to naturalization of deserters from the Armed Forces
§ 1426Citizenship denied alien relieved of service in Armed Forces because of alienage
§ 1427Requirements of naturalization
§ 1428Temporary absence of persons performing religious duties
§ 1429Prerequisite to naturalization; burden of proof
§ 1430Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations
§ 1431Children born outside the United States and lawfully admitted for permanent residence; conditions under which citizenship automatically acquired
§ 1433Children born and residing outside the United States; conditions for acquiring certificate of citizenship
§ 1435Former citizens regaining citizenship
§ 1436Nationals but not citizens; residence within outlying possessions
§ 1437Resident Philippine citizens excepted from certain requirements
§ 1438Former citizens losing citizenship by entering armed forces of foreign countries during World War II
§ 1439Naturalization through service in the armed forces
§ 1440Naturalization through active-duty service in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, Korean hostilities, Vietnam hostilities, or other periods of military hostilities
§ 1440eExemption from naturalization fees for aliens naturalized through service during Vietnam hostilities or other subsequent period of military hostilities; report by clerks of courts to Attorney General
§ 1440fFingerprints and other biometric information for members of the United States Armed Forces
§ 1440gProvision of information on military naturalization
§ 1441Constructive residence through service on certain United States vessels
§ 1442Alien enemies
§ 1443Administration
§ 1443aNaturalization proceedings overseas for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses and children
§ 1444Photographs; number
§ 1445Application for naturalization; declaration of intention
§ 1446Investigation of applicants; examination of applications
§ 1447Hearings on denials of applications for naturalization
§ 1448Oath of renunciation and allegiance
§ 1448aAddress to newly naturalized citizens
§ 1449Certificate of naturalization; contents
§ 1450Functions and duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for naturalization
§ 1451Revocation of naturalization
§ 1452Certificates of citizenship or U.S. non-citizen national status; procedure
§ 1453Cancellation of certificates issued by Attorney General, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner; action not to affect citizenship status
§ 1454Documents and copies issued by Attorney General
§ 1455Fiscal provisions
§ 1457Publication and distribution of citizenship textbooks; use of naturalization fees
§ 1458Compilation of naturalization statistics and payment for equipment
§ 1481Loss of nationality by native-born or naturalized citizen; voluntary action; burden of proof; presumptions
§ 1483Restrictions on loss of nationality
§ 1488Nationality lost solely from performance of acts or fulfillment of conditions
§ 1489Application of treaties; exceptions
§ 1501Certificate of diplomatic or consular officer of United States as to loss of American nationality
§ 1502Certificate of nationality issued by Secretary of State for person not a naturalized citizen of United States for use in proceedings of a foreign state
§ 1503Denial of rights and privileges as national
§ 1504Cancellation of United States passports and Consular Reports of Birth
§ 1440–1Posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service in armed forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean hostilities, the Vietnam hostilities, or in other periods of military hostilities
Chapter SUBCHAPTER IV—REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
§ 1521Office of Refugee Resettlement; establishment; appointment of Director; functions
§ 1522Authorization for programs for domestic resettlement of and assistance to refugees
§ 1523Congressional reports
§ 1524Authorization of appropriations
Chapter SUBCHAPTER V—ALIEN TERRORIST REMOVAL PROCEDURES
§ 1531Definitions
§ 1532Establishment of removal court
§ 1533Removal court procedure
§ 1534Removal hearing
§ 1535Appeals
§ 1536Custody and release pending removal hearing
§ 1537Custody and release after removal hearing
Chapter SUBCHAPTER I—ORGANIZATION
§ 1551Immigration and Naturalization Service
§ 1552Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization; office
§ 1553Assistant Commissioners and one District Director; compensation and salary grade
§ 1554Special immigrant inspectors at Washington
§ 1555Immigration Service expenses
§ 1557Prevention of transportation in foreign commerce of alien women and girls under international agreement; Commissioner designated as authority to receive and preserve information
Chapter SUBCHAPTER II—IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
§ 1571Purposes
§ 1572Definitions
§ 1573Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Account
§ 1574Reports to Congress
Chapter 14RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS
§ 1601Statements of national policy concerning welfare and immigration
Chapter SUBCHAPTER I—ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS
§ 1611Aliens who are not qualified aliens ineligible for Federal public benefits
§ 1612Limited eligibility of qualified aliens for certain Federal programs
§ 1613Five-year limited eligibility of qualified aliens for Federal means-tested public benefit
§ 1614Notification and information reporting
§ 1615Requirements relating to provision of benefits based on citizenship, alienage, or immigration status under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, and certain other Acts
Chapter SUBCHAPTER II—ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAMS
§ 1621Aliens who are not qualified aliens or nonimmigrants ineligible for State and local public benefits
§ 1622State authority to limit eligibility of qualified aliens for State public benefits
§ 1623Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher education benefits
§ 1624Authority of States and political subdivisions of States to limit assistance to aliens and to distinguish among classes of aliens in providing general cash public assistance
§ 1625Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits
Chapter SUBCHAPTER III—ATTRIBUTION OF INCOME AND AFFIDAVITS OF SUPPORT
§ 1631Federal attribution of sponsor's income and resources to alien
§ 1632Authority for States to provide for attribution of sponsors income and resources to the alien with respect to State programs
Chapter SUBCHAPTER IV—GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1641Definitions
§ 1642Verification of eligibility for Federal public benefits
§ 1643Statutory construction
§ 1644Communication between State and local government agencies and Immigration and Naturalization Service
§ 1645Qualifying quarters
§ 1646Derivative eligibility for benefits
Chapter 15ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM
§ 1701Definitions
Chapter SUBCHAPTER I—FUNDING
§ 1711Authorization of appropriations for hiring and training Government personnel
§ 1712Authorization of appropriations for improvements in technology and infrastructure
§ 1713Machine-readable visa fees
§ 1714Surcharges related to consular services
§ 1715Consular and Border Security Programs
§ 1716State Border Security Reinforcement Fund
Chapter SUBCHAPTER II—INTERAGENCY INFORMATION SHARING
§ 1721Interim measures for access to and coordination of law enforcement and other information
§ 1722Interoperable law enforcement and intelligence data system with name-matching capacity and training
§ 1723Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing
§ 1724Personnel management authorities for positions involved in the development and implementation of the interoperable electronic data system ("Chimera system")
Chapter SUBCHAPTER III—VISA ISSUANCE
§ 1731Implementation of an integrated entry and exit data system
§ 1732Machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents
§ 1733Terrorist lookout committees
§ 1734Improved training for consular officers
§ 1735Restriction on issuance of visas to nonimmigrants from countries that are state sponsors of international terrorism
§ 1736Check of lookout databases
§ 1737Tracking system for stolen passports
§ 1738Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens
Chapter SUBCHAPTER IV—INSPECTION AND ADMISSION OF ALIENS
§ 1751Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program
§ 1752Staffing levels at ports of entry
§ 1752aModel ports-of-entry
§ 1753Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services
Chapter SUBCHAPTER V—FOREIGN STUDENTS AND EXCHANGE VISITORS
§ 1761Foreign student monitoring program
§ 1762Review of institutions and other entities authorized to enroll or sponsor certain nonimmigrants
Chapter SUBCHAPTER VI—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
§ 1771General Accounting Office study
§ 1772International cooperation
§ 1773Statutory construction
§ 1774Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance
§ 1775Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State
§ 1776Training program
§ 1777Establishment of Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center
§ 1778Vulnerability and threat assessment
Chapter 16IMMIGRATION FEES
§ 1801Applicability of the immigration laws
§ 1802Asylum fee
§ 1803Employment authorization document fees
§ 1804Immigration parole fee
§ 1805Special immigrant juvenile fee
§ 1806Visa integrity fee
§ 1807Form I–94 fee
§ 1808Annual asylum fee
§ 1809Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for parolees
§ 1810Fee relating to renewal or extension of employment authorization for asylum applicants
§ 1811Fee relating to renewal and extension of employment authorization for aliens granted temporary protected status
§ 1812Fees relating to applications for adjustment of status
§ 1813Electronic Visa Update System fee
§ 1814Fee for aliens ordered removed in absentia
§ 1815Inadmissible alien apprehension fee